Brixham Heritage Fleet

There is currently a fleet of six heritage sailing trawlers in Brixham Harbour.  The "Golden Vanity", "Leader", "Pilgrim", "Provident" and the "Vigilance".  The sailing trawlers are all gaff-rigged boats built between the 18-1900's.  You can often see them berthed on the Brixham Town Pontoon and you will often find local craftsmen and women working on them who will be only too pleased to show you around the trawlers and tell you their history.

Brixham Harbour was once home to the largest wooden sailing fleet with around 300 wooden trawlers being built in Brixham's own shipyard.  The Heritage sailing trawlers are only back in the port thanks to the hard work and dedication of the people and organisations that have restored them to their original beauty.

Many of the heritage vessels offer chartering services and/or evenings on board.  To find out more please see external links below.